Introduction Full seated and standing workouts are extremely important to seniors who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle. While these exercises can be done in the comfort of their homes, seniors should keep in mind that they are also more likely to lead to falls and...
Introduction Tai chi is a traditional Chinese mind and body practice that has been used to help improve health and well-being for over 1,000 years. Tai chi has an established track record as an effective mind-body therapy for a number of conditions, including: Stress...
Introduction For a senior citizen, the word ‘martial arts’ can conjure up visions of a younger person jumping around and attacking their opponent. But, to simply ignore martial arts as being too difficult or strenuous for seniors is a mistake – for many seniors,...
Introduction Might seem like a strange topic for an article, and the truth is that you might not know much about it. Well, hopefully we can change that because we're going to talk about martial arts for seniors. Specifically, we're going to take a look at different...
Introduction The current interest in martial arts for seniors is pretty high. The number of senior citizens taking up these activities has grown tremendously over the last few years. There are many reasons that this has taken place, although the main reason is...
Introduction When you think of martial arts, it can be easy to picture a bodybuilder with bulging muscles and intimidating strength. But what if you're sitting at home trying to make some extra cash by offering your martial arts skills in the community. You still want...
Introduction Karate is a martial art, which means a combat discipline that focuses on fighting with your hands and feet to achieve your goals. When the Japanese first began training this ancient form in the 15th century, it was formed from traditional kenjutsu, or...
Can Senior Citizens Handle Martial Arts Training Introduction Can senior citizens handle martial arts training? Yes, they can. They may not be able to do the same things as a 20-year-old, but they're just as capable of learning and excelling in an art. In fact, some...
Introduction Hearing loss is one of the leading causes of impairment for people over the age of 65. Other common signs and symptoms of hearing loss include difficulty understanding speech, trouble communicating with others due to a decreased ability to hear a...
Introduction Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions endured by older Americans. That doesn't mean, however, that seniors are as knowledgeable about audiology and hearing devices as other age groups in our society. Just because seniors don't wear hearing...